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The purpose of the seaweed wrapper on an onigiri is to provide a convenient way to hold and eat the rice ball without getting your hands sticky.

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What is rice and raw fish in seaweed?

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To make delicious onigiri using an onigiri press, first prepare sushi rice and your desired fillings. Place a layer of plastic wrap in the press, add a scoop of rice, make an indentation for the filling, add the filling, cover with more rice, and press firmly. Remove the onigiri from the press and wrap with nori if desired. Enjoy your tasty onigiri!


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What is the meaning of the Japanese word Onikiri?

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